Can you believe that 2018 is almost over? It is the time of year to reflect and to look in great anticipation for renewal in the form of the New Year. What are you reflecting on and anticipating for the New Year? On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram Can you believe that 2018 is almost over? It is the time of year to reflect and to look in great anticipation for renewal in the form of the New Year. What are you reflecting on and anticipating for the New Year? On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram

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My guest in this episode is Nicole Bent. She is an IT Project Manager by day and the founder of Bent Beauty & Hot Gyal Lashes. Nicole shares how by exploring opportunities she stayed true to herself and ended up finding a career and a business she loves. As you will hear, the road wasn’t and still isn’t an easy one, but by following what she is passionate about got her to where she is. Nicole also shares some career lessons which include the importance of interviewing your potential employer. Asking questions about how they manage, how they handle with tough conversations and what are they looking for in an employee. Connect with Nicole & Bent Beauty – Website | Instagram On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram My guest in this episode is Nicole Bent. She is an IT Project Manager by day and the founder of Bent Beauty & Hot Gyal Lashes. Nicole shares how by exploring opportunities she stayed true to herself and ended up finding a career and a business she loves. As you will hear, the road wasn’t and still isn’t an […]

This is the 100th episode of the podcast! In the episode, I share my gratitude, the importance of Caribbean American representation, Breadfruit Media, a new initiative inspired by my work with the podcast and more. Best of the Best PlaylistBelow are 5 playlists highlighting the best of the best based on more popular episodes by audience feedback, engagement as well as downloads. Business Career Community Culture Personal Growth Submit Questions or Suggest Topics - http://www.carryonfriends.com/contact On Social @carryonfriends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram

Sharine Taylor is the founder of BASHY Magazine which focuses on the cultural production of Jamaica and its Diaspora. She realized early in her professional writing career that the conversations surrounding Jamaica’s cultural production was hardly ever talked about by Jamaicans. Sharine created BASHY as a response to the lack of digital representation and aims to shift conversations on and about Jamaica, back into the hands of Jamaicans on the island and in the diaspora. In this episode, we chat about the thing that triggered her to finally start BASHY, how Jamaican creatives can be supported and more. CORRECTION: A previous version of this interview mentioned Rolling Stone as the publication that commissioned an article for the “50 Dancehall songs”. mentioned in the episode. Mentioned in this episode: First Independence (Maroon Town article) Protoje, Music and a Fearless Generation Bad Enuh Mek di link with: Sharine + BASHY Magazine Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram Sharine Taylor is the founder of BASHY Magazine which focuses on the cultural production of Jamaica and its Diaspora. She realized early […]

Inspiration often comes from the unexpected but usually at the right time. In this episode, I explore both sides of the unexpected, when one side is inspiration and the other side is advice or a suggestion that’s not for you. I offer you phrases you can use to stand in your power of your decision. Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com | Text: 347-875-0531 On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram Inspiration often comes from the unexpected but usually at the right time. In this episode, I explore both sides of the unexpected, when one side is inspiration and the other side is advice or a suggestion that’s not for you. I offer you phrases you can use to stand in your power of your decision. Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com | Text: 347-875-0531 On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram

Corey Stedman is a co-founder and director of Node Capital, a global technology company that applies data science to Cryptocurrency. Node Capital has developed a range of products applicable to the industry including: Pouch, an application that monitors and manages cryptocurrency wallets with the goal of assisting users to calculate and reconcile values of their cryptocurrency assets in real-time. In this episode, Corey gives us the basics of getting started in Cryptocurrency. Highlights from this episode: Setting up an account To set up an account to buy and sell cryptocurrency within 15 minutes, go to any of the following options: coinbase.com , bitstamp.net, gemini.com. Purchases can be made with debit card, credit card or ACH. When you open your account with an initial dollar value, you can do one of two things: Buy & hold, so it can grow in value (similar concept to buy stocks) Buy and send to someone’s unique wallet address. (There’s wallet software for iOS and Android) If you want to use cryptocurrency for everyday things, like sending money to family: Convert to Fiat (although most exchanges don’t deal with Fiat directly.) Go an exchange to covert to cash & deposit into bank account. Find merchants who […]

Rochelle graduated Valedictorian of The Engineering School and was accepted to Northeastern University as a Boston Public High School Scholar with a full academic scholarship. Rochelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Cum Laude, at Northeastern University (NU). Post-graduation, Rochelle started working at Skanska USA Building Inc. as a Project Engineer. After 2 years, she was recognized by her colleagues for her passion and dedication and was selected as Engineer of the year in April 2015. In 2016, Rochelle was promoted to Assistant Project Manager and recently, promoted to Business Development Manager. Rochelle is a female leader in the male dominated Construction Management industry, a leader who advocates for diversity, inclusion and improving the communities that the industry serves. She is an advocate for providing opportunities for young men and women of color with exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). STEM fields are primarily white; male dominated and there needs to be diversity in experiences, background and thoughts to make more well-rounded and impactful decisions. Rochelle has spent her higher education and professional career volunteering and mentoring with organizations that strive to bridge the gap, support and provide opportunities for young men and women of color […]

Photo credit for cover photo of Renee: Newsday/David L. Pokress When I met Renee 4 years ago, she was a make up artist. She was on set of photoshoots and she was a beauty contributor for a digital magazine. I also interviewed Renee as part of a 2015 Caribbean Heritage Month Series. This episode is the Career Change Story of how Renee Baptiste went from being a professional Make-up Artist to working in the utility industry and creating the platform #UtilityBae for women working in construction, utilities and energy. Episode highlights Renee was a make-up artist for 9 years. She wanted to make a transition because her career not going in the direction she wanted. She made an assessment and realized that her career wasn’t going to get her to her long-term dreams and goals. URGENT program stands for Utility Readiness For Gaining Employment for Non Traditionals. It is a workforce development program for women to gain skills in the utility industry. Resources: Ideal job checklist Evaluating your career & opportunities Renee was also featured in Newsday’s article: Retraining programs aid LI workers in jobs at risk of automation Connect with Renee: Website | Instagram Submit Questions or […]

“Caribbean culture is popping…Caribbean culture is it right now” In this episode, founders of Shuga N Spice Magazine – Alissa Jacques and Shari Stiell-Quashie, talk about Caribbean Culture in main stream; starting a print magazine in a world that’s going digital and the future of Caribbean culture. People try on parts of being Caribbean and take it off when they feel like they don’t need it…Click To Tweet Also don’t forget to check out these playlists: The Essential Soca playlist on Spotify, curated by Jo Wheeler. The Summer Soca playlist on YouTube, curated by Candace Thompson Zachery. Mentioned in this episode: Herman Hall & Everybody’s Magazine Grenada – Umbrellas Carriacou – Lazy Turtle Ospry to Carriacou Shuga N Spice Update: Shari & Alissa have pitched a panel for SXSW, here’s the short overview: Nuance is the New Audience will explore how to build deeper connections with multicultural consumers by tapping into the subtleties of their individual cultures. This panel will explore how this audience is changing the media landscape, why culturally aligned platforms and investments matter and how content creators and advertisers can tap into opportunities within these underserved markets. You can support the Shari & Alissa by clicking this link […]

What’s your immigration story? August 2018 marks 25 years since I moved with my family from Jamaica to the United States. To celebrate this milestone, I decided to do something new but you’ll have to listen. I really enjoyed recounting this small piece of my story and I hope you do too! Also check out the Summer Soca playlist on YouTube, curated by Candace Thompson Zachery. This playlist has all the latest and hottest Soca tunes. Jamaican sites mentioned in this episode: Mount Alvernia High School for Girls Dunn’s River Falls Green Grotto Caves Columbus Park Submit Questions or Suggest Topics: http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com | Text: 347-875-0531 On Social @carryonfriends – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter-@breadfruitmedia |IG-@breadfuitmedia What’s your immigration story? August 2018 marks 25 years since I moved with my family from Jamaica to the United States. To celebrate this milestone, I decided to do something new but you’ll have to listen. I really enjoyed recounting this small piece of my story and I hope you do too! Also check out the Summer Soca playlist on YouTube, curated by Candace Thompson Zachery. This playlist has all the latest and hottest Soca […]